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Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization:

- Two teams

- Two poles

- One ball

Instructions:

Player dribbles to the pole and plays a diagonal pass. Upon conceding possession, the player now transitions to defense by sprinting back to the end line. To score, the opposition attacker must play the next pass before the retreating defender crosses the line.

Coaching Points:

Retreating Defender:

- Mentality

- Quick reactions

- Sprint in straight line

- Take shortest possible distance

Progressions:

- Increase distance of pole

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Activity 1 - 1v1 (10 mins)

Organization:

- Two teams

- Two goals

- Every player with ball

Instructions:

Player plays 1v1 with opposition defender. As soon as the phase of play ends (i.e. goal scored, ball out of bounds) the player transitions to defense by defending the next 1v1 wave of attack. One point for goal scored as the first attacker, two points as the retreating defender (i.e. transition to defend, win the ball and score in counter goal). All goals must be scored in oppostion half.

Coaching Points:

Retreating Defender:

- Mentality

- Quick reactions

- Sprint in straight line

- Take shortest possible distance

- Cut off direct route to goal / shooting lane

- Apply immediate pressure

Progressions:

- Vary starting positions

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Activity 2 - 2v2 (10 mins)

Organization:

- Two teams

- Two goals

- One end zone

- Supply of balls at halfway line

Instructions:

Player dribbles to end zone and stops the ball. Upon conceding possession the player sprints around goal before transitioning to defense by supporting 1st defender who has joined the play to protect the goal. The two attackers attempt to to score in opposition goal in a 2v1 scenario before the retreating defender can create a potential 2v2. One point for a goal scored as the attacking team and two points for the team with the retreating defender (i.e. transition to defend, win ball and score in counter goal). All goals must be scored in oppostion half.

Coaching Points:

Retreating Defender:

- Mentality

- Quick reactions

- Cut off direct route to goal / shooting lane

- Take shortest possible distance

- Sprint in straight line

- Apply immediate pressure

1st Defender:

- Delay opposition attack - until 2v2

- Cut off direct route to goal / shooting lane

Progressions:

- Adjust position of end zone

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